Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Kazakhstan
Currency:
| Food | + 167% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 167% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 55 (6,369 KZT) | 2,501 KZT | + 155% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 27 (3,133 KZT) | 1,775 KZT | + 77% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 19 (2,216 KZT) | 783 KZT | + 183% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (852 KZT) | 327 KZT | + 161% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 15 (1,718 KZT) | 454 KZT | + 278% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 8 (869 KZT) | 643 KZT | + 35% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 26 (3,056 KZT) | 1,374 KZT | + 122% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (1,050 KZT) | 559 KZT | + 88% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 5.22 (604 KZT) | 177 KZT | + 240% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 14 (1,653 KZT) | 298 KZT | + 454% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 91 (10,493 KZT) | 3,508 KZT | + 199% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 7 (863 KZT) | 432 KZT | + 100% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.13 (477 KZT) | 118 KZT | + 303% | |
| Housing | + 261% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 261% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 7,505 (867,466 KZT) | 224,420 KZT | + 287% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 4,951 (572,276 KZT) | 145,801 KZT | + 293% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 666 (77,013 KZT) | 19,353 KZT | + 298% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 5,140 (594,064 KZT) | 161,969 KZT | + 267% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,517 (406,443 KZT) | 102,558 KZT | + 296% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 365 (42,146 KZT) | 14,496 KZT | + 191% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 300 (34,713 KZT) | 4,454 KZT | + 679% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 897 (103,676 KZT) | 109,606 KZT | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 355 (41,055 KZT) | 37,576 KZT | + 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 37 (4,231 KZT) | 3,170 KZT | + 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 34 (3,896 KZT) | 4,318 KZT | - 10% | |
| Clothes | + 56% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 56% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 229 (26,524 KZT) | 20,771 KZT | + 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 233 (26,901 KZT) | 14,545 KZT | + 85% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 345 (39,828 KZT) | 34,499 KZT | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 372 (42,989 KZT) | 33,821 KZT | + 27% | |
| Transportation | + 129% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 129% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 85,825 (9,919,758 KZT) | 6,598,000 KZT | + 50% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.11 (244 KZT) | 169 KZT | + 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 208 (24,083 KZT) | 6,023 KZT | + 300% | |
| Personal Care | + 158% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 158% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 18 (2,121 KZT) | 2,395 KZT | - 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 50 (5,780 KZT) | 2,206 KZT | + 162% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 262 (30,235 KZT) | 5,232 KZT | + 478% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 23 (2,641 KZT) | 1,230 KZT | + 115% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 17 (1,965 KZT) | 940 KZT | + 109% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 18 (2,133 KZT) | 942 KZT | + 126% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 12 (1,367 KZT) | 441 KZT | + 210% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 12 (1,444 KZT) | 625 KZT | + 131% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 81 (9,310 KZT) | 2,470 KZT | + 277% | |
| Entertainment | + 146% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 146% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 175 (20,206 KZT) | 7,189 KZT | + 181% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 79 (9,150 KZT) | 2,877 KZT | + 218% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 595 (68,726 KZT) | 13,556 KZT | + 407% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 366 (42,249 KZT) | 14,820 KZT | + 185% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 75 (8,623 KZT) | 2,072 KZT | + 316% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 24 (2,721 KZT) | 897 KZT | + 203% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 51 (5,931 KZT) | 799 KZT | + 642% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,756 (202,916 KZT) | 238,382 KZT | - 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.71 (82 KZT) | 14 KZT | + 508% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 336 (38,829 KZT) | 22,674 KZT | + 71% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 21 (2,387 KZT) | 493 KZT | + 384% | |
| TOTAL | + 173% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 27, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 3,200 prices entered by 492 different people.
Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 173% more expensive than in Kazakhstan
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